Michigan summer air quality preview: Will wildfires disrupt our breathing again?
Canadian wildfires blanketed Southeast Michigan in smoke last year. Are we in store for more of the same in 2024?
Canadian wildfires blanketed Southeast Michigan in smoke last year. Are we in store for more of the same in 2024?
Lifeguard shortage forces Spencer Park's beach to close for Memorial Day weekend
A shortage of lifeguards has forced the park's swimming area and beach to close for Memorial Day weekend, according to a city news release.
A shortage of lifeguards has forced the park's swimming area and beach to close for Memorial Day weekend, according to a city news release.
CDC: Drowning deaths in children are on the rise
With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.
With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.
Dua Vino unveils their summer menu
Located in South Lyon, Dua Vino has support from the community and a menu fit for tasting from all over. Chef Vilson Keqaj, who co-owns the business, prepared angel hair pasta with shrimp in the FOX 2 kitchen. Check them out on Lake Street in South Lyon.
Located in South Lyon, Dua Vino has support from the community and a menu fit for tasting from all over. Chef Vilson Keqaj, who co-owns the business, prepared angel hair pasta with shrimp in the FOX 2 kitchen. Check them out on Lake Street in South Lyon.
Michigan Central Station ticket site crashes
Minutes before tickets were set to become available for Michigan Central Station's opening concert and tours, the website crashed.
Minutes before tickets were set to become available for Michigan Central Station's opening concert and tours, the website crashed.
2024 Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit
Pay your respects to fallen military members at one of the many Metro Detroit Memorial Day parades being held this weekend:
Pay your respects to fallen military members at one of the many Metro Detroit Memorial Day parades being held this weekend:
Former state employee gets probation for embezzling from Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
A former state of Michigan employee must pay back nearly $50,000 after being convicted of embezzling from the Unemployment Insurance Agency for years.
A former state of Michigan employee must pay back nearly $50,000 after being convicted of embezzling from the Unemployment Insurance Agency for years.
New Detroit Zoo water tower design unveiled
The Detroit Zoo revealed its new water tower design, along with new logos and websites for the zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.
The Detroit Zoo revealed its new water tower design, along with new logos and websites for the zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.
Community protests cuts, layoffs in Ann Arbor schools as school board votes
“We feel a little bit bamboozled," said Terese Nguyen, a parent.
“We feel a little bit bamboozled," said Terese Nguyen, a parent.
Study: Kids' caffeine consumption is out of control
Survey data of parents found kids are drinking a lot of coffee. That could be an issue for the young generation where side effects are greater and whose bodies aren't ready to handle the surge of caffeine.
Survey data of parents found kids are drinking a lot of coffee. That could be an issue for the young generation where side effects are greater and whose bodies aren't ready to handle the surge of caffeine.
MoGo transitioning fleet of bikes to new EcoBoost-style cycles
Many of MoGo's bike stations surround the Woodward corridor, which has seen added bike lanes and a larger emphasis on non-vehicle travel through metro Detroit.
Many of MoGo's bike stations surround the Woodward corridor, which has seen added bike lanes and a larger emphasis on non-vehicle travel through metro Detroit.
Michigan Central Station ticket release being rescheduled after website crash
Be one of the first people to see inside the newly renovated Michigan Central Station next month. A free concert is being hosted to celebrate the reopening of the historic Detroit train depot, followed by 10 days of tours.
Be one of the first people to see inside the newly renovated Michigan Central Station next month. A free concert is being hosted to celebrate the reopening of the historic Detroit train depot, followed by 10 days of tours.
How to get a metropark pass ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Metro Detroit's 13 metroparks feature beaches, trails, camping opportunities, events, and more, and a metropark pass allows you access to all of the fun.
Metro Detroit's 13 metroparks feature beaches, trails, camping opportunities, events, and more, and a metropark pass allows you access to all of the fun.
These pet-friendly Michigan state park beaches allow dogs to take a swim
Beaches at more than three dozen Michigan state park and recreation areas allow pets to swim in the water.
Beaches at more than three dozen Michigan state park and recreation areas allow pets to swim in the water.
Ann Arbor school board to vote on budget cuts, widespread layoffs
The Ann Arbor Public Schools board will decide Monday what happens next as the district works to balance a $25 million budget shortfall. A proposal includes laying off staff and cutting courses.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools board will decide Monday what happens next as the district works to balance a $25 million budget shortfall. A proposal includes laying off staff and cutting courses.
Macomb County to use drone with AI technology to do underground inspections
The technology is expected to be implemented shortly after the announcement.
The technology is expected to be implemented shortly after the announcement.
Michigan air quality map shows pollutants in atmosphere over metro Detroit
There are over 30 active wildfires in Canada right now and some of that smoke is already creating air quality issues in Michigan and the Midwest.
There are over 30 active wildfires in Canada right now and some of that smoke is already creating air quality issues in Michigan and the Midwest.
New project Merit Park to bring recreation, fitness center to Grand River in Detroit
“It's going to have a gymnasium that will be packed with amazing technology, an obstacle course, splash pad, miniature turf field, and active shipping containers," he said.
“It's going to have a gymnasium that will be packed with amazing technology, an obstacle course, splash pad, miniature turf field, and active shipping containers," he said.
Detroit cops charged with child abuse, used 'tactical moves' on their kids
A husband and wife with the Detroit Police Department have been charged with child abuse after they allegedly put their kids in choke holds at their home in Flint.
A husband and wife with the Detroit Police Department have been charged with child abuse after they allegedly put their kids in choke holds at their home in Flint.
No signs of alligator at Kensington Metropark, Kent Lake remains open
A reported alligator at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark prompted a thorough search early Friday morning -- but there were no signs of the reptile.
A reported alligator at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark prompted a thorough search early Friday morning -- but there were no signs of the reptile.